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Zaatar, an upscale Lebanese restaurant, to take over Cafe Theobroma space in the Pearl District

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Guests enjoy dinner and the company of owner Tony Karam at his former downtown Portland restaurant. Karam plans to open his more fine dining restaurant, Zaatar, in the Pearl District by August.
(Olivia Nisbet)

Zaatar, a sister restaurant to Karam Lebanese Deli & Catering in Beaverton, will be taking over the Cafe Theobroma space in the Pearl District by August.

The restaurant will be serving "more fine dining Lebanese food," owner Tony Karam said. Expect to find an expanded menu from the Beaverton location, including house-made pita bread, falafel and kebabs, as well as several gluten-free options from the 50-seat spot.

Zaatar is planning on opening by Aug. 1 for sampling and will be softly open throughout the month until their grand opening in September.